As one of the events to commemorate the weeklong festival, the youth wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes known as Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) held All Ibadan Youth Day to gather experts and major stakeholders in education in the state to discuss and proffer solution to the menace of examination malpractices.
Delivering his welcome Address at the event, the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga appreciated the Central Committee of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 and most especially the sub-committee for All Ibadan Youth Day for coming up with a program proffering solution to one of the social vices. He appreciated all the invited experts and participants for honouring Ibadanland and for being part of the discussion to find solution to the problem.
Delivering Keynote speech on behalf of the Commissioner for Education Barr.
Rahman Abiodun Abdulraheem, Alh. A. T. Alabi appreciated the CCII and IPYF for coming up with a discussion to address one of the flaws of Nigerian education sector. He reiterated the commitment of the current Oyo State Government to improve the state of Education and fight against anomalies discrediting the impact of the Government in the sector.
Olubode Lawal, a professor of History and Policy of Education from the University of Ibadan decried the delisting of some secondary schools in the state by WAEC, he said the penalty has a psychological effects on major actors such as government officials, school administrators, teaching personnels, non-teaching staff of schools, parents and students of those schools. He revealed that the anomaly thrives in our society as active participation of major actors.
A professor of Language Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Ibadan, Prof. Clement Kolawole confirmed that dysfunctional curriculum and unavailability of periodically reviewed syllabuses as another causative factor of examination malpractices. The former Dean advised that “there is need for government to make available an updated educational curriculum and syllabus”. He beseeched teachers to stop being a vector in the ugly practice and discourage other actors from participating.
Representing the State Co-ordinator of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Mrs. Ruth Adeoye who was unavoidably absent, Mr. Aworanti underscored the importance of professional qualified teaching personnel in schools and how professional qualification of teachers can correct the anomalies in education sector which involve examination malpractices.
The Chairman of All Ibadan Youth Day subcommittee of the ICF 2023, who doubles as the Director of Programs for CCII Youth Wing, Mr Moshood Adekunle delivered the votes of thanks, appreciating the education experts invited, government functionaries, stakeholders in education present, and others in attendance for gracing the occasion and commended the effort of IPYF National Coordinator, Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo who led the team of medical professionals for the free medical outreach organized for participants.
He specially appreciated the current leadership of the Central of Ibadan Indigenes ably led by Prince Yemisi Adeaga for running a youth-friendly administration.
Also present at the event are other members of Executive Council of CCII, members of the Central Committee of ICF 2023 led by Engr. Sunday Gbenjo, Executive Secretaries of Education, Zonal Inspectors of Education, Local Inspectors of Education, Tutor Generals, members of Linkers club, members of AMIS, members of NAPPS, School Teachers, members of Parent-Teacher Association, The special students, and members of the public.
Free Shopping and free medical outreach was also Organized for the participants.
